Here we are comparing two Compact cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm Z900EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2" sensor whereas Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP 2/3" sensor. This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Fujifilm Z900EXR is ranked #4 out of 151 Ultracompact cameras with an overall score of 51 whereas Fujifilm X30 is ranked #2 out of 262 Small Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 70.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30. Fujifilm Z900EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 42mm thinner than Fujifilm X30.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30.

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm Z900EXR is significantly lighter (272g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

As seen above, Fujifilm X30 has a 1.9x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm Z900EXR. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster than Fujifilm Z900EXR at this focal length.
On the tele end, Fujifilm Z900EXR has 28mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X30. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

Z900EXR

X30

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

Z900EXR

X30

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

Z900EXR

X30

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

Z900EXR

X30

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm Z900EXR and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

Fujifilm Z900EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #6 out of 154 in Ultracompact camerasRanked #472 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #2 out of 468 in Compact camerasRanked #162 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm Z900EXR in all criterias except one: Portability.If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm Z900EXR. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.